Oh, talk about a eureka moment! So, there I was, crocheting away, when the inevitable happens – poof, my hook vanishes into thin air. Sounds familiar, right? Well, not anymore, because I came across something that’s a game-changer. It’s a dainty little crochet case, handcrafted to keep that elusive hook cozily around your neck. Imagine, no more hook hide-and-seek!
Let me paint you a picture – you only need a smidge of yarn, an hour or so of joyous crochet-time (oh, bliss!), and voila! You’ve got yourself a nifty crochet hook necklace case. I found it a no-brainer to whip up. You’ll start with a simple slip stitch, work your way into a nifty little rectangle, fold it up like you’re tucking in a baby, and seam it with your favourite joining method.
Don’t forget a cute little loop at the top to string it along a chain or cord.
The feeling of having my crochet hook dangling there – safe, snug, just a reach away – downright delightful! Plus, you can personalize the daylights out of it. Color? Go wild. Appliques? Pile ’em on. It’s a tiny canvas for your immense creativity. Just remember – no two necklace cases should ever be the same, much like snowflakes…or hooks that like to hide under the couch.
Cheers to never losing that crafty little metal buddy again!
Designer: Pattern Leka Toys
Materials & Tools
- Yarn YarnArt Jeans (50g/150 m, 1.76 oz/174 yds, 55% cotton/45% pac, fine 2)
- Basic color (#07, 49, 61, 20, 28, 35)
- 2.25 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Markers
- Beads
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sl st– slip stitch
Sc– single crochet
HDc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Tr – treble crochet
Dec – decrease
Necklace Case
Color 28/61 Graphite / Orange
Rnd 1: 5 Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 sc (5)
Rnd 3: 5 inc (10)
Color 07 Beige
Rnd 4: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (15)
Rnd 6: 15 sc (15)
Rnd 7: 15 sc (15)
Rnd 8: 15 sc (15)
Color 61/3 Orange/Yellow
Rnd 9-17: 15 sc (15)
Color 49 Grey
Rnd 18-22: 15 sc (15)
Color 20 Pink
Rnd 23-27: 15 sc (15)
200 ch
Sew on the opposite side sl st.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Embroidery
- Above 3 stripes.
- Above 5 stripes.
